Let natural enemies play a role
Growers today tend to think that integrated pest management has to do primarily with monitoring pests and scheduling pesticide applications.
MAP funds granted for stone fruits
Dissolution of the California Tree Fruit Agreement created opportunity for Washington State stone fruit, says Ingrid Mohn, FAS market development
Inmates available
Inmates are available to work in Washington State orchards for the same hourly wage as other employees receive. Dan Fazio,
Good Job
Lewis receives Latino award Karen Lewis, Washington State University tree fruit regional extension specialist, has been honored with the first
Honoree is a survivor
Rob Andrews, holding what was once a Merlot vine, said they wasted no time reworking their Merlot blocks, which were
In The Box
Brothers Mark, Ted, David, and John Rice were named Good Fruit Growers of the Year for 2011. They are the
Minnesota grapes get national attention
Marquette, which can survive to -30°F, has potential for Washington State. Sara Granstrom The University of Minnesota’s grape and fruit
Globalization threatens wine terroir
Globalization has brought the world of wine to our front door, offering endless choices for consumers and great opportunities for
Marquette tested in Washington
Paul Champoux Washington State’s Paul Champoux of Alderdale, known for his award-winning grapes grown in the Horse Heaven Hills appellation,
Economy down, wine sales up
Despite a bleak economic picture for many Americans, it’s a good time for Washington State wines. Grocery story data collected